Friday, February 22, 2013

Want To Be Taken Seriously? Become A Better Writer.

The number of poorly written emails, resumes and blog posts I come
across each month is both staggering and saddening. Grammar is off.
There are tons of misspellings. Language is much wordier or more complex
than necessary. Some things I read literally make no sense at all to
me.

Writing is a lost art, and many professionals don’t realize
how essential a job skill it is. Even if you’re not a writer by trade,
every time you click "Publish" on a blog, "Post" on a LinkedIn update,
or "Send" on an email, you are putting your writing out into the world.

Your writing is a reflection of your thinking. Clear, succinct, convincing writing will differentiate you as a great thinker and a valuable asset to your team.

If
you want to be thought of as a smart thinker, you must become a better
writer. If you want to be taken seriously by your manager, colleagues,
potential employers, clients and prospects, you must become a better
writer.

It's not just you who must become a better
writer- it’s all of us. I'll be the first to admit, I too have had to
learn to become a better writer. So here are five ways that I've become a
better writer over the last several years....

Although this article is written for people working in business, it holds true for anyone looking for a job. These days, almost everything you write is accessible online. Correct the grammar and the typos, and spend some time cultivating a solid writing style. We don't just grade the papers "like English professors" because we get a kick out of correcting grammar. We are trying to help you present your insights and arguments in their best light. And that, in the end, is a reflection on yourself.

Great eight week daily retreat...online

Seeing

Discerning

Clarifying

Learning

Exploring

Relevant quotations

"The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn, hiring laborers for his vineyard...." Matthew 20:1

"In all things, I adore the will of God in my regard." St. John Baptiste de la Salle's dying words

"God calls. We respond. This fundamental, essential pattern in the life of every believer appears throughout salvation history...." Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, 2005 USCCB document

Putting it all together

How to create a concept map for your portfolio, your own self-knowledge, and fun. We created the template, and all you do is fill it in....
The video explaining the what/why/and how of this? Right here!